Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect if I need to do this? Thanks!
Ha ha we stayed at the Bombeiros Volontarios inTomar one night.
We slept in a big hall with a stage.
On the floor where about ten matrasses. We used our silk liners and our fleece vests.
To stay awake the operational firemen played games and football during the night but we had a fairly good sleep anyway.
There were showers and toilets. Not a five star accommodation.
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The commander did not accept any money but we left something as a tip.
Opposite was a coffebar for a breakfast.
It was a once in a lifetime experience but later on we chose for hostals and hotels.
Another nice experience was the schoolcampus in Cernache nearby Coimbra.
There is a house on the campus with bunkbeds ,hot showers, toilets.
We phoned in advance and we could come and were the only pilgrims.
The concierge waited for us but only spoke Portuguese. No problem..as practising english the pupils translated everything.
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We had to stay in before 21h00 and leave before 8h00 . Opposite was a restaurant for diner and breakfast.
They did not want to accept money and had a nice stamp for the credential.
They only provide beds during weekdays.
Since there is an albergue in Cernache I think there is no need anymore for this accomodation.